February 14
Bark and Wine with your Valentine
6pm-9pm
Curtis Dale Pet Adoption Center, Wake County SPCA, Raleigh
Sample several varieties of wine in a commemorative glass while enjoying the company of animals.  Light hors d’oeuvres served with the wine.  $30 per person.  www.spcawake.org

Monty’s Home Pet Expo
February 19
11am-4pm
Schwartz Center, CFCC, Wilmington
Always a great event! Pet-related vendors, a silent auction and educational information await visitors. Sorry, but dogs are not allowed inside the facility.

February 24
Grapes for Goldens Gala
6pm-9:30pm
Hampton Inn Brier Creek, Raleigh
Please join us for an evening of delicious food, wine tasting and sales, shopping at our huge silent auction, fun surprises and giveaways, plus our special event drawing for a Kia Sportage (or $10,000 cash prize).  In addition, you will have the opportunity to meet a few of our wonderful golden ambassadors.  This event directly benefits the needs of the rescued golden retrievers in our program, and ensures that we are able to place happy and healthy goldens in forever homes.

March 10-11
Photos with the Easter Bunny
1pm-4pm (10th)/2pm-4:30pm (11th)
Coastal K-9 Bakery, Wilmington
All proceeds will support Adopt an Angel.  One pet $10, two pets $15, three+ pets $25.

March 17
Easter Paw Hunt
2pm-4pm
Coastal K-9 Bakery, Wilmington
Calling all dogs…it’s an Easter Paw Hunt!  Come to Coastal K-9 Bakery and let your pet hunt for the hidden paws during Yappy Hour.  Doggie cake and doggie daiquiris will be served.

April 1
Paws4People 5K
9am
UNCW Fisher Student Center, Wilmington
Proceeds benefit Paws4People Foundation, a group that trains and certifies customized Assistance Dogs who are provided free of charge to children, veterans and active-duty military members with disabilities.  Registration for the race $25 for the 5K and $15 for the Fun Walk.   To register visit www.p4pwilmington5k.com.

April 14
Pawz Too Run 5K, 10K and Dog Walk
8am
Downtown Davidson Green, Main Street & Concord Road, Davidson
Please join in and raise money for Friends of the Animals.  This annual event was initiated by a junior high school student who wanted to help the animals and help build a shelter in Davidson, NC.  There will be a 5K, 10K, Dog Walk and a vendor fair.  www.friendsoftheanimals.net

April 21
Wake County SPCA K9 3K
Moore Square, Raleigh
Join the SPCA for the 13th Annual K9-3K Dog Walk to raise money for homeless pets. On Saturday, April 21 the streets of downtown Raleigh will close to make way for the largest march of dogs in city history. The walk event is fun for families, individuals and of course dogs! Join thousands of people like you who care about animals and walk to save lives. www.spcawake.org

April 14
Bark Around the Park
Noon-4pm
Raleigh
This annual event is always a crowd pleaser!  Bring your dog and enjoy pet-related vendors, activities and contests. Due to budget constraints, this may be the last year the city of Raleigh puts on this event so if you haven’t been, this is the one to go to! Click here for more info.

April 22
Bark in the Ballpark
2:15pm, first pitch
Knights Stadium, Fort Mill, SC
Furry fans of the Charlotte Knights will receive the royal treatment all game long beginning with a pet-themed giveaway at the front gates.  A doggie vendor showcase will be set up on the concourse and dogs will be able to participate in several in-game promotions and activities including a doggie parade and a costume contest.  A portion of the ticket proceeds benefit the Humane Society of York County.  www.charlotteknights.com